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Our 2016 JUMPCUT film Misgivings received its UK premiere at the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival and has been screened at festivals around the world, winning the World Cinema Short Narrative Award at Marina del Rey Film Festival in Los Angeles.

“We are very proud of JUMPCUT. It has been designed to answer specific industry needs and is the only project of it’s kind that gives newcomers an intensive, mentor-led, fast track into the industry while receiving full exposure to every aspect of the film-making process in a professional, industrial environment. The results to date have been phenomenal with over 70% of previous graduates going straight into the industry.”

Gillian Berrie, Director of Sigma Films and Film City Glasgow

“The skills development and training opportunities offered by this inspiring initiative are essential to the development of screen talent that is reflective of Scotland’s diverse culture. This and the wider work supported by the Screen Skills Fund underlines our commitment to developing skills and nurturing talent to ensure the future success of the sector.”